Part Time Job Vacancy - Careers Service CV & Applications Advisers
Are you..Friendly? Reliable? Good with people?
Are you interested in a job where you can develop your skills and help others to do the same?
The University of Manchester Careers Service is looking to recruit a number of CV & Applications Advisers, working as part of a busy careers team to provide advice to students and graduates on their job application techniques.
This role is part-time, initially for the first semester with the possibility of extending into the second semester, with hours varying according to levels of demand from students. Each CV & Applications Adviser will work ideally at least two shifts of two hours per week (morning, lunchtime or afternoon) with any additional hours by agreement. The rate of pay will be £8 per hour.
The post would be particularly appropriate for a PhD student or someone who is similarly familiar with the undergraduate career search experience. Before applying we strongly suggest that you book a Quick Query appointment or talk to Sarah Mallen, Emma Al-Hakim or Helen Rossiter about the role and the Quick Query service.
This position is likely to appeal to someone with an interest in developing a career human resources, recruitment or advice and guidance. Prior employment experience would be an advantage.
Full training will be provided.
Specific activities will include:
After training, providing advice to students and graduates in a one-to-one appointment on
- the content and format of their CV and cover letters
- the details of their application forms, including online forms
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- A clear understanding of, and the ability to identify with, the undergraduate job search experience
- A strong commitment to excellent customer service
- High standard of written and spoken communication skills; including listening skills, the ability to relate to the student and show understanding, persuasion and good written presentation
- The ability to deal effectively with people, requiring tact, courtesy, empathy and patience
- An excellent command of the English language
Further Details
Overall Purpose of the Job :
To provide a CV and application advice service to students and graduates. This includes advice on covering letters and personal statements. The role would suit a Postgraduate student or someone with experience of undergraduate careers search.
Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities or Duties:
- After training, to give advice to students and graduates in a one-to-one appointment on the content and format of their CV, application forms and cover letters
- To make a basic assessment of the student's need for guidance from a careers consultant and refer them to a guidance consultation if appropriate
Training and Support:
Full training and support will be provided. An initial induction will include access to paper and web based resources, a number of interactive training session led by a Careers Consultant, and the opportunity to observe the work of Careers Consultants.
Each Applications Adviser will be linked to a member of careers staff who will act as a mentor. Mentors will observe the work of the Applications Advisers in the early days and will provide constructive feedback. Mentors will be available thereafter for on going support. Periodic observation will allow for continual development. Applications Advisers will observe the work of trained careers professionals offering CV and applications advice before having a go themselves. Applications Advisers must be observed for at least two sessions before working independently. Upon satisfactory completion of the training period Applications Advisers will begin to work independently providing one to one CV and applications advice to students and graduates at agreed times.
Training will begin in August. Dates for the above training sessions will be agreed following the interview. Selected Applications Advisers will be paid for the hours spent in training at a rate of £8 per hour.
Work Pattern
Hours of work may vary according to demand from the student body. We would like to initially offer the service with each Applications Adviser working at least two shifts of two hours per week with any additional hours by agreement.
Shifts will be morning, lunchtime or afternoon.
The rate of pay will be £8 per hour.
A rota will be agreed to commence at the end of September/beginning of October and run through to the Christmas Vacation.
Application Process
Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd July 2009.
For further details/informal enquiries contact: Sarah Mallen on: 0161 275 2828
Please send your CV with a covering letter explaining your interest and why you would like to be considered for the post. Return to:
Sarah Mallen
Careers & Employability Division
Crawford House
Booth Street East
Manchester
M13 9QS
Or email sarah.mallen@manchester.ac.uk
Interviews will be held: Monday 13th / Tuesday 14th July 2009.
The post will begin with training throughout August ready for taking up the role at the end of September/beginning of October.